Jonathan Douglas Dickinson
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Emergency management professional equipped with comprehensive experience in crisis response and strategic planning. Known for fostering effective team collaboration and consistently achieving crisis resolution goals. Adaptable to evolving situations with expertise in emergency protocols and resource management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Management Specialist
Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
09.2024 - Current
- Contract Manager
- Advise and assist with operational and technical emergency management issues
- Developed and implemented emergency preparedness plans aligning with state health regulations.
Operator/Journeyman/Stagehand
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 115
03.2016 - Current
- Load in equipment, Build, Show call, Strike, Load out equipment
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO) ESF-8 Public Health/Medical
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
11.2011 - 09.2024
- Coordinated ESF-8 response and recovery Hurricanes: Ian, Nicole, Idalia, Debby
- Lead ESF-8 response to cyber-attacks on FDOH and private companies
- Coordinated emergency response activities to ensure timely resource allocation during critical incidents.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance operational readiness among staff and volunteers.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Project Manager
Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC)
08.2011 - 11.2017
- Remedied ADA issues, solicited contracts, managed contracts, tracked expenditures
- Reviewed proposals/plans with architects, wardens and developed schedule
- Identified and preserved historical and cultural State of Florida property
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO) ESF-2 Communications
Florida Department of Management Services (FDMS)
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Lead coordination and management of emergency telecommunication resources
- Developed and delivered emergency preparedness training for staff
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO) ESF-7 Resource Management
Florida Department of Management Services (FDMS)
07.2007 - 05.2014
- Lead coordination and management (acquiring, tracking) of emergency resources
- Reviewed and maintained FDMS Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
- Alternate Safety Coordinator
- Coordinated: FDMS Quarterly Safety Trainings and FDMS Safety Advisor Group
- Developed FDMS Tornado Emergency Plan and administered tornado drill
- Facilitated and delivered online and in person safety trainings to staff
Emergency Management Specialist
Bay County Department of Emergency Services
05.2005 - 07.2008
- Developed Bay County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
- Reviewed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects
Education
FEMA Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) -
FEMA
ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program - undefined
University of Missouri
01.2015
State of Florida Emergency Management Academy - undefined
Florida Division of Emergency Management
04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Information / Communication Studies
The Florida State University
04.2004
Skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Strategic problem-solving
- Effective team collaboration
- Emergency planning
- Disaster response
- Training and education
Certification
- Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN), Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
- Certified Operator: Forklift, Extended Boom Forklift and Aerial Lift
- (2004-present) Member of Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT)
- Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO): ESF-2(10yrs), ESF-7(3yrs), ESF-8(1.10yrs)
- (2024) Manager Base Camp Ambulance Strike Teams Hurricane Milton
- (2017-2022) Liaison (SEOC) ESF-6 COVID-19, Hurricanes: Irma, Michael, Sally
- (2017-2022) Liaison (SEOC) ESF-16 Hurricanes: Irma, Michael
- (2016) Manager Logistical Staging Area (LSA) “Shamu” Hurricane Matthew
- (2016) Director Support Services State Logistical Resource Center (SLRC) Hurricane Matthew
- (2006) Davis Productivity Award Hurricane Rapid Impact Assessment Team
- Liaison ESF-2 Communications Analyst in Mississippi Hurricane Katrina
- (2004) Davis Productivity Award Hurricane Disaster Recovery for Telecommunications
- (1996) Davis Productivity Award Electronic Filing
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (2025) Operator, Staff
- Pangea Productions 360 Build/Show/Strike
- (2002-2016) Supervisor
- Clean Vibes
- Digital Graffiti (2022,2025) Production Assistant
- Build/Show/Strike
- Suwannee Spring Reunion (2017-2019, 2021-2025) Executive Staff
- Artist Relations
- VIP
- Amp Jam (2025) Staff
- Main Stage Build/Show/Strike
- 30A Singer Songwriter Music Festival (2023-2025) Personal Concierge
- Super VIP
- Suwannee Roots Revival (2016-2018, 2021-2024) Executive Staff
- Welcome to Rockville (2024) Manager
- Front of House (FOH) Artist Catering
- (2022) Personal Assistant
- Chef Anthony Lamas Super VIP
- Bourbon and Beyond (2022-2023) Personal Assistant
- Sweetwater 420 Music Festival (2022) Personal Assistant CEO Happy Ending Productions
- (2022) Staff
- Pangea Productions 360 Strike
- Red Hills Horse Trials (1998-2022) Volunteer Cross Country Scorer
- Suwannee Rising & Suwannee Surprise (2021) COVID-19 Compliance Officer
- Ashejam (2021) Director
- Suwannee Hulaween (2021-2023) Staff
- (2013-2016, 2018-2019) Staff
- Suwannee Springfest (1997-2016) Executive Staff
- Magnolia Music Festival (1997-2016) Executive Staff
- Miccosukee Fire Rescue (2001-2004) Volunteer Firefighter
- Red Card Wildland Firefighter
- Merlefest (1999-2005) Volunteer
- Artist Transportation
- Woodstock ‘99 (1999) Campground Intern
Timeline
Emergency Management Specialist
Florida Department of Health (FDOH)
09.2024 - Current
Operator/Journeyman/Stagehand
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 115
03.2016 - Current
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO) ESF-8 Public Health/Medical
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
11.2011 - 09.2024
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Project Manager
Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC)
08.2011 - 11.2017
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO) ESF-7 Resource Management
Florida Department of Management Services (FDMS)
07.2007 - 05.2014
Emergency Management Specialist
Bay County Department of Emergency Services
05.2005 - 07.2008
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO) ESF-2 Communications
Florida Department of Management Services (FDMS)
07.2004 - 07.2014
ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program - undefined
University of Missouri
State of Florida Emergency Management Academy - undefined
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Bachelor of Science - Information / Communication Studies
The Florida State University
FEMA Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) -
FEMA
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